February 16, 2015, 8:20PM

A boa served as a weathervane on Lundi Gras evening, its feathers flying sideways as local and visiting New Orleanians gathered to kick off Mardi Gras with the traditional Spanish Plaza ritual: the mayor handing over the key to the city to Rex, King of Carnival, for a day of revelry. Full story »

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

Fireworks are set off during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not arrived by train since the 1880's. The mayor, King of...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

Rex, Christian T. Brown, King of Carnival, left, greets King Zulu Andrew "Pete" Sanchez, after his official arrival to the Mardi Gras festivities during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

King Zulu Andrew "Pete" Sanchez, addresses the crowd after his official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

Rex, Christian T. Brown, King of Carnival, left, King Zulu Andrew "Pete" Sanchez, and Mayor Mitch Landrieu together begin the fireworks during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

A plane flies over during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not arrived by train since the 1880's. The mayor, King of...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

Rex, Christian T. Brown, King of Carnival reads his edict after his official arrival to the Mardi Gras festivities during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

King Zulu Andrew "Pete" Sanchez and Mayor Mitch Landrieu stand on stage during the official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities at Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

Rex, Christian T. Brown, King of Carnival, left, greets King Zulu Andrew "Pete" Sanchez, after his official arrival to the Mardi Gras festivities during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, Christian T. Brown, to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, Christian T. Brown, to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, Christian T. Brown, to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, Christian T. Brown, to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival, Christian T. Brown, to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not...

February 16, 2015, 7:50PM

The official arrival of Rex, King of Carnival to the Mardi Gras festivities occurred during Lundi Gras on the Mississippi at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk on Monday, February 16. The public event featured live music, fireworks, and local food vendors. This year Rex and his entourage arrived at Spanish Plaza aboard decorated vintage railroad car. King Rex has not...